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Q: How can I set up a POP mail account in Yosemite? Mail keeps automatically creating an imap account

How can I set up a POP mail account in Yosemite? Mail keeps automatically setting up an imap account. I cannot get it to let me enter my information manually.

MACBOOK AIR (11-INCH, EARLY 2015)

Posted on Jul 15, 2015 4:38 PM

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Q: How can I set up a POP mail account in Yosemite? Mail keeps automatically creating an imap account

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  • by Barney-15E,

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Jul 15, 2015 5:54 PM in response to jerry243
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    Mac OS X
    Jul 15, 2015 5:54 PM in response to jerry243

    Two things to try.

    Use the Add Other Account option in the Internet Accounts system prefs.

    Choose Mail.

    When you enter your username and password, hold down the option key. If the button changes to Next, click that and configure manually.

     

    If not, try entering the wrong password. That may allow you to configure it manually.

  • by Tom IV,

    Tom IV Tom IV Dec 4, 2015 11:28 AM in response to Barney-15E
    Level 1 (125 points)
    Dec 4, 2015 11:28 AM in response to Barney-15E

    Thanks, Barney-15E.  Holding down Option worked.  I wish I'd found this string 3 hours ago.